2.31
Apparent Mag65.1
Distance (ly)K2.5III
Spectral Type4,560
Temperature (K)Wei is an orange giant in the body of Scorpius, one of the nearer bright stars in the constellation.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.31
Absolute Magnitude0.78
Distance65.1 light-years
Spectral TypeK2.5III
Temperature4,560 K
Luminosity72 L☉
Radius12.6 R☉
Mass1.24 M☉
Right Ascension16h 50m 09.8s
Declination-34° 17′ 35.6″
ConstellationScorpius
Notable Facts
- Wei is one of the nearest stars in Scorpius
- It marks the junction of the scorpion's body and tail
- The star is about 72 times more luminous than the Sun